The evidence presented by the authors of your textbook suggests that Congress is generally unresponsive even when the public is aware of issues and expresses its opinion.

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Research and evidence often show that while Congress may not always directly align with public opinion on every issue, it is not generally unresponsive. Members of Congress are motivated by re-election concerns and therefore have incentives to be responsive to their constituents' opinions, especially on high-profile issues where public awareness is high.

The Evidence Presented by the Authors of Your Textbook Suggests